Doctor Bull

Doctor Bull

79 mins | Drama, Comedy | Sept. 22, 1933

In this engaging adaptation of James Gould Cozzen's novel The Last Adam, film icon Will Rogers portrays Dr. George Bull, a compassionate, highly regarded small-town physician who often prescribes a healthy dose of common sense! But when Bull begins dating a widow (Vera Allen), the local gossips misconstrue the story. To make matters worse, Bull's plainspoken manner earns him an enemy in the wealthy owner of a nearby construction camp. But once it's learned that the camp has caused illness by polluting the local water supply, the good doctor steps in to try to restore the town's health - and his reputation!

Doctor Bull

79 mins | Drama, Comedy | Sept. 22, 1933

Doctor Bull
In this engaging adaptation of James Gould Cozzen's novel The Last Adam, film icon Will Rogers portrays Dr. George Bull, a compassionate, highly regarded small-town physician who often prescribes a healthy dose of common sense! But when Bull begins dating a widow (Vera Allen), the local gossips misconstrue the story. To make matters worse, Bull's plainspoken manner earns him an enemy in the wealthy owner of a nearby construction camp. But once it's learned that the camp has caused illness by polluting the local water supply, the good doctor steps in to try to restore the town's health - and his reputation!
IMDb rating 6.4
Producers Fox Film Corporation
Original title Doctor Bull
Directors Edward O'Fearna, John Ford
Writers James Gould Cozzens, Philip Klein, Paul Green

Cast

Will Rogers

as Dr. George 'Doc' Bull

Ralph Morgan

as Dr. Verney

Andy Devine

as Larry Ward

Rochelle Hudson

as Virginia (Muller)/Banning

Vera Allen

as Mme Janet 'Jane' Cardmaker

Marian Nixon

as May Tupping

Howard Lally

as Joe Tupping

Berton Churchill

as Herbert Banning

Louise Dresser

as Mme Herbert Banning

Tempe Pigott

as Grandma Banning

Elizabeth Patterson

as Aunt Patricia Banning

Nora Cecil

as Aunt Emily Banning

Patsy O'Byrne

as Susan

Veda Buckland

as Mary

Effie Ellsler

as Aunt Myra Bull

Helen Freeman

as Helen Upjohn

Reginald Barlow

as Dr. Bull Supporter #1

Louise Carter

as Mrs. Ely

James Donlan

as Harry Weems

Mike Donlin

as Lester Dunn

Francis Ford

as Mr. Herring

Mary Gordon

as Townswoman at Meeting

Ethel Griffies

as Miss Ace

Otis Harlan

as Agitator

George Humbert

as Louis Papolita

Si Jenks

as Gaylord

Cammilla Johnson

as Little Girl

Carmencita Johnson

as Little Girl

Charles Middleton

as Mr. Upjohn

Sarah Padden

as Mary the Canning Cook

Robert Parrish

as Teenager

Billy Watson

as School Boy